Raw Organic Lucuma Powder comes from a fruit native to the Peruvian Andean region. It smells divine and has a creamy sweet citrusy maple flavour. This low-glycaemic sweetener is a delicious alternative to sugar for those following a low sugar diet. Lucuma is a popular ice cream flavour in Peru and is more popular than vanilla and chocolate in many countries. Blend into ice cream, yoghurt, smoothies or desserts for a natural sweetness and maple flavour. Mix 1 Tbsp. of Lucuma with 1Tbsp. of cacao powder and add to your favourite milk for a delicious hot or cold chocolate drink.
Raw Organic Lucuma Powder Health Benefits
Raw Organic Lucuma Powder is a delicious food that provides beta-carotene known for immune support, as well as calcium phosphorous and iron for energy. Lucuma is a low glycaemic sweetener that can be used instead of sugar. Now that we are being encouraged to watch the amount of sugar in our diet, Lucuma is a fantastic rescue ingredient since it adds sweetness and flavour but won’t take your blood sugar levels on a hike to high altitude!
Serving suggestions
Add 1 Tbsp to your smoothie or chocolate drink. Use in baking or ice-cream.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 10g | ||
Per Serve | Per 100g | |
Energy | 137.7kj | 1377kj |
Protein | 0.14g | 1.4g |
Fat, total | 0.24g | 2.4g |
Sugars | 1.48g | 14.8g |
Fibre | 0.23g | 2.3g |
Calcium | 9.2mg | 92mg |
Phosphorus | 18.6mg | 186mg |
Thiamine | 0.02mg | 0.2mg |
Ascorbic Acid | 1.1mg | 11mg |
Riboflavin | 0.03mg | 0.3mg |
After opening reseal pouch and store in dry place away from sunlight.